179 episodes

Dedicated to documenting humanity by gathering stories & sounds from the most remote locations around the world. The goal for the show is to take you, the listener, back to mankind's earliest form of entertainment: story telling. Therefore, every week features an interview with an adventurer in their natural habitat in order to provide an audible journey packed with adventure (and conservation) information & inspiration. Everyone has a story & different perspective, we aim to share the stories from the world’s diverse cultures & unknown lands.
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The Trail Less Traveled Mandela Leola van Eeden

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 99 Ratings

Dedicated to documenting humanity by gathering stories & sounds from the most remote locations around the world. The goal for the show is to take you, the listener, back to mankind's earliest form of entertainment: story telling. Therefore, every week features an interview with an adventurer in their natural habitat in order to provide an audible journey packed with adventure (and conservation) information & inspiration. Everyone has a story & different perspective, we aim to share the stories from the world’s diverse cultures & unknown lands.
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    Living the life of an international fly fishing guide, journalist and photographer.

    Living the life of an international fly fishing guide, journalist and photographer.

    Join us on the edge of the Clark Fork River for an interview with Jess McGlothlin, an international fly fishing guide, journalist and photographer. Jess was born in Colombia Falls, Montana. She grew up fly fishing, riding horses and doing rodeo events. Jess has documented fisheries in five continents but continues to return to Missoula inbetween international assignments. Jess speaks about the influx of new residents in Missoula and how that can both be a positive and negative thing for our rivers and resources. Jess shares with us the importance of proper fish handling as we enter into yet another hot summer. One of the main takeaways of this episode is the concept of "KEEP FISH WET" a concept of keeping fish (especially trout) in the river during the hot summer months in order to protect them, their slim and the health of fisheries for future generations. 
    ***Mandela van Eeden and Steve Saroff just released their FIRST SINGLES on Spotify. You can support their music by searching for "Didgeridoo River Meditation" and "Didgeridoo Taboo" then adding them to your playlist on Spotify or Apple Music! Thank you so much for supporting this original music.
    You can support this podcast by donating a few dollars per month on Patreon! We really appreciate any contribution, no matter how small.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects.
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    • 49 min
    Fishing, Filming and Conservation in Montana

    Fishing, Filming and Conservation in Montana

    This episode was recorded on a drift boat while floating down the Clark Fork River near Missoula, Montana. Matt Devlin was born and raised on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, but has lived “Out West” so long now, that autocorrect had to step in for the assist in the spelling of the aforementioned estuary.  
    He has made his living off of the water for over half his life and for the past 10+ years has been involved with photography and video production. Transitioning out of a life as a full time fly fishing guide he is focusing on running the Montana Fishing Film Festival and his small studio PMD Productions. He has done work for NRS, SIMMS, Costa del Mar Sunglasses, G Loomis Rod Co., Trout Unlimited, The Montana Wildlife Federation, Casting for Recovery, Cheeky Fishing, CD rods, True Lacrosse, and Patagonia. 
    He believes that all outdoor sports documentaries, at their best, are human interest stories. And that while camera and post production tricks come and go, good storytelling is timeless. He won a 2018 Drake Magazine film award for "best story" for his work on the film LANDSICK and was nominated in 2020 for "best story" for his film "Denny's Fly Box"
    He worked on and near the rivers of Missoula as a fishing guide for 11 seasons. Also earning a USCG captain's license in Key West FL during that time. Ultimately choosing to throw himself at creative pursuits full time. Started the Montana Fishing Film Festival simply to show a film a buddy had made about fishing in Montana and the rest is history.
    ***Mandela van Eeden and Steve Saroff just released their FIRST SINGLES on Spotify. You can support their music by searching for "Didgeridoo River Meditation" and "Didgeridoo Taboo" then adding them to your playlist on Spotify or Apple Music! Thank you so much for supporting this original music.
    You can support this podcast by donating a few dollars per month on Patreon! We really appreciate any contribution, no matter how small.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects.
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    • 50 min
    Starting a School + Nature Reserve in South Africa

    Starting a School + Nature Reserve in South Africa

    Recorded in the thatch hut at the most southern tip of Africa, Mandela sits down with her grandmother's best friend to discuss how they saved the landscape and permanently protected the ecosystem and wildlife in the area. Adriaan Mocke build a school and opened it to all races during the years of apartheid in South Africa. He is now 93 years old and he continues to give back to this community, garden, work at his school and tend to his public library everyday. His life experiences and wisdom are carefully passed down through his talent for story telling and teaching.
    ***Mandela van Eeden and Steve Saroff just released their FIRST SINGLE on Spotify. You can support their music by searching for "Didgeridoo River Meditation" and adding it to your playlist on Spotify or Apple Music! Thank you so much for support this original music and stay tuned for the second single which will be released on July 19, 2024.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
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    • 43 min
    Connection Through Yoga, Hunting, Foraging and Kayaking in Alaska.

    Connection Through Yoga, Hunting, Foraging and Kayaking in Alaska.

    Jodee Dixon is a multitalented and incredibly humble woman who has traveled the world as a professionally sponsored and world renowned whitewater kayaker. Jodee is the founder of "The Yoga Path" and teaches many forms of Yoga. She is an Artemis Sportswomen ambassador and avid hunter/angler. She lives in Juneau, Alaska and enjoys hunting black bear, Sitka blacktail deer, elk, Dahl sheep and grouse. She is an inspiration to all who are graced by her presence.
    ***Mandela van Eeden and Steve Saroff just released their FIRST SINGLE on Spotify. You can support their music by searching for "Didgeridoo River Meditation" and adding it to your playlist on Spotify or Apple Music! Thank you so much for support this original music and stay tuned for the second single which will be released on July 19, 2024.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
    #travel #podcast #travelpodcast #adventure #adventurepodcast #adventureradio #thetraillesstraveled #xplore #xplorermaps #connectingpeopleandplace #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #storytelling #inspiration #outreach #stewardship #bethechange #giveback #travelmedia #mandelavaneeden #traillesstraveled #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #didgeridoo #didjeridu #ambientmusic #spotify #applemusic
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    • 47 min
    Cycling from Alaska to Mexico (and then around Spain)!

    Cycling from Alaska to Mexico (and then around Spain)!

    Our adventures behind Big Sky Bikes continue with Josh Tack and Sarah Raz. This time we will cycle with them from Alaska to Mexico on a test run before getting married and then cycling around Spain for the Honeymoon. They share some excellent advice on multi day cycling trips and life in general. This is part two of our two part interview with Josh and Sarah.
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
    Xplorer Maps is a small family business based in Missoula, Montana with deep roots in Africa. Xplorer Maps has over 60+ hand drawn story maps of destinations from all over the world, including our national parks. Xplorer Maps and The Trail Less Traveled both share the vision of connecting people and place through storytelling, conservation, art, history and culture. We're collaborating to Bring Cartography to Life through story maps, podcasts, live presentations and a multimedia visual series on social media.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
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    • 35 min
    Adventure Cycling Basics and Exploring Peru with a Missoula Power Couple

    Adventure Cycling Basics and Exploring Peru with a Missoula Power Couple

    Josh Tack and Sarah Raz met while working at Adventure Cycling. They have bicycled around the world and still love cycling around Missoula and supporting local bike shops such as Big Sky Bikes and Free Cycles. For this episode we look back at how they got into cycling and their first international trip cycling around Peru. This is part one of our two part interview with them!
    This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
    Xplorer Maps is a small family business based in Missoula, Montana with deep roots in Africa. Xplorer Maps has over 60+ hand drawn story maps of destinations from all over the world, including our national parks. Xplorer Maps and The Trail Less Traveled both share the vision of connecting people and place through storytelling, conservation, art, history and culture. We're collaborating to Bring Cartography to Life through story maps, podcasts, live presentations and a multimedia visual series on social media.
    Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
    The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
    Get bonus content on Patreon
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 42 min

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4.9 out of 5
99 Ratings

99 Ratings

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Simply Brilliant 🥰

All of these podcasts and videos are a pleasure to watch and listen. I find out many amazing stories about our planet, cultures, and policies around the world. Mandy is incredibly talented and passionate about what she is doing. Since I can no longer venture into remote places like she does, I can love vicariously through her. I feel that I’m living what she lives with her very brilliant narratives.

I’ve often thought that she’s Alister Cooke reincarnated! Love her!! 🥰
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